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Living Your Dream, on a Yacht

May 19, 2022

Get Away·Lifestyle·Outdoors·The Beaches·Travel & Tourism·Uncategorized·Yachts

Lily Snowden Imagine waking up on a yacht every day, perhaps in the Bahamas, Mediterranean or Virgin Islands. Sounds like a dream, right? For many young 20-somethings, this is a reality. But how?! One word: yachting. Though many people don’t realize it, the yachting industry has a high demand for workers. With a low cost of living, extended travel dates

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Terror awaits you at Halloween Horror Nights 29

Now in its 29th year, ’s has long been chock-full of terrors that will have the most hardened soul quaking in their combat boots. This year is no exception. With a whopping 10 terrifying haunted houses, HHN29 is a horror-lover’s nightmare come true. The 80s have made a massive comeback

Gram Parsons Guitar Pull Comes Back to Okefenokee Fairgrounds in Waycross for its 22nd Year

It started with a few local pickers gathering in Dave Griffin’s Waycross

30,000 Music lovers and farm supporters attend the 34th Farm Aid in Alpine Valley, Margo Price and Native American, Photo by Kim Reed

30,000 Music Lovers and Farm Supporters Attend 34th Farm Aid in Alpine Valley

FARM AID 2019 PHOTO ESSAY Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp

Sing Out Loud Festival in St. Augustine, Lauris Vidal

Sing Out Loud Festival: Free Music in St. Augustine for the Month of September

September 6, 2019

Charitable·Community·Events·Feature·Festivals·Get Away·Music·Music News·Outdoors·St. Augustine

4th Annual Sing Out Loud Festival The 4th annual kicks off September with a roster of 334 national, regional, and local artists performing in live concerts at various venues. The month-long free festival held on the four weekends from September 6th-29th features eclectic presentations of concerts by country music star

The Corbitt-Clampitt Experience Performs for Troops at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

August 19, 2019

Feature·Get Away·Local Musicians·Military·Music·Music News

Local musicians serve up a heaping helping of southern roots rock and blues in Guantanamo Bay A group of local musicians has embarked on a four-day trip to perform for US troops stationed at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. and Isaac Corbitt of the traveled from to the storied military compound where

5 Things You Didn’t Know About a Trip to New Zealand

August 1, 2019

Get Away·Travel & Tourism

Traveling to New Zealand? New Zealand is one of the world’s most alluring destinations, regularly appearing on travellers’ bucket lists thanks to its lush rainforests, deserted beaches, snow-capped mountains and towering glaciers. Its majestic scenery is only surpassed by the warmth of its people – if you ask anyone who

Top 5 New and Upcoming Theme Park Attractions in Florida

July 26, 2019

Attraction·Family·Feature·Get Away·Summer Experience Guide·Theme Parks·Travel & Tourism

There’s nothing more road trip-worthy than Florida’s theme parks, and this summer is a great time to brave the crowds and the heat. This year all of the major theme parks in the state have either already unveiled new attractions or will have something new to share in the coming

Camping is Like Childbirth: A Trip to Fort Wilderness at Disney, Photo by Jessica Stevenson

Camping is Like Childbirth: A Trip to Fort Wilderness at Disney with Kids

July 23, 2019

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“Camping was like childbirth.” I explained to my friend after my husband and I decided to give camping as a family a try this January. I am already planning our next camping adventure in my head, even though just a few days ago I was lying on a freezing air

Mamma Mia, Valdosta State University’s Peach State Summer Theatre Has a Crazy Line-Up!

July 6, 2019

Family·Feature·Get Away·On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews·Travel & Tourism

Peach State Summer Theatre is a professional summer stock theatre located on the lovely University campus in Valdosta, GA. Each summer, some 60 talents gather for ten-weeks to rehearse, build and present three musicals in repertoire. has produced professional summer musical theatre since 1990. Just two hours from Jacksonville, Valdosta

Celebrate Independence Day! 🇺🇸 14 Ways to See Fireworks & Other 4th of July Events Around Jacksonville

July 2, 2019

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS ON THE FIRST COAST July 3rd Independence Day Celebration at the Ballpark The are proud to give away patriotic Jumbo Shrimp caps to the first 2,000 fans through the gates! Stick around post-game for the largest fireworks show of the season. Secure your tickets NOW because this

Peach State Summer Theatre, Mamma Mia, Behind the Scenes, Valdosta State University

Peach State Summer Theatre is Back! Since 1990 Theatre Professionals Head to Valdosta for a 10-Week Summer Season

June 6, 2019

Feature·Get Away·Learning·On Stage·Theatre·Travel & Tourism

A few hours down the road you’ll find , Valdosta, Georgia’s premiere professional summer stock theatre. Each summer, a company of some 60 actor-singers, dancers, technicians, managers, and creators will reside in Valdosta for a ten-week season. During that time, they will rehearse, build and present three musicals in rotating

So Much More Than Folk Music—The Florida Folk Festival Offers a True Floridian Experience Over Memorial Day Weekend

May 23, 2019

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Hang out beneath the pine trees, majestic Live Oak, and flowering Magnolias along the banks of the meandering Suwanee River while you take in all Florida has to offer. The largest art, music, and culture festival in the state is just around the corner and you’re invited. The 67th Annual

III Points, Miami, Florida, Nonotak Entrance

III Points Solidifies Itself As One of America’s Greatest Niche Festivals

February 22, 2019

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This past weekend marked the sixth and most successful installment of Miami’s . Somewhat of a hike for Jacksonville natives, but nonetheless a road trip that was well worth the drive. The massive lineup featuring names like James Blake, Erykah Badu, Blood Orange, SZA, Beach House and Herbie Hancock, connected